The Everlasting Impact of Hyper Knuckles (& Knuckles)

Couldn't just talk about Sonic and Tails without bringing up everyone's favorite glowing pink echidna, could we? Today we explore the importance of Hyper Knuckles (okay, MOSTLY just Knuckles but I wanted to match with the other videos.)
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[@rainpooper7088]

Actually, we totally know what Knuckles knows. Let me summarize: -Knuckles is the guardian of both the Master Emerald and the Chaos Emeralds. One day when he’s checking on the Chaos Emerald shrines, they all teleport away for an unknown reason and Knuckles fails to locate them, he does not know where they are prior to the events of the game. -Knuckles is aware of the ancient prophecies such as the mural you mentioned and upon seeing the Death Egg recalls one in particular that said that a giant egg will bring disaster to the island. -Knuckles does not know the Death Egg is related to Eggman. He instead thinks it’s the egg of a „legendary dragon“ that will destroy the island. This dragon was later confirmed to be Perfect Chaos. Yeah, knowing what we know now, he had every right to be scared there. -You might think it’s weird that Knuckles didn’t see the connection between Eggman’s face and the Death Egg, but, and I shit you not, the manual actually implies that Knuckles *can’t see very well.* Echidnas are known as „needle moles“ in Japan and moles are known for having poor eyesight. *He literally couldn’t see the Eggman face on the Death Egg from a distance.* This obviously is a trait that was never followed up on, but it’s still really interesting. -Eggman told Knuckles he was a scientist researching the dragon egg. He claimed that Sonic was an Emerald thief and kept interrupting his work. So in order to to protect the Emeralds and help Eggman get his work done so the disaster coming from the egg could be averted, Knuckles joined forces with Eggman and attacked Sonic. Sonic actually having the missing Chaos Emeralds didn’t exactly help the Emerald thief accusation either. The Japanese manual explains pretty much everything there is to know, but the American version literally cut out all of the interesting stuff. There’s another part of the story that I haven’t even mentioned that talks about how there once was an ancient civilization that used the Emeralds to prosper, but it was wiped out overnight and „the gods“ lifted their homeland to the sky, creating the Floating Island. Yes, they were already foreshadowing Sonic Adventure. Even crazier, this story of this ancient civilization was already featured in the Japanese manual of Sonic 2. Yes, they either had all of this planned out or built on the previous titles in an incredibly precise manner. People don’t give the Classic games enough credit for storytelling.

[@retrofan4963]

Yeah the storytelling in Classic Sonic games is really ahead of its time. It's crazy the American manuals cut some of the story aspects, it would help the American gamers more in depth of the story of these games. Even though the story of classic 2D Mario games are fine, Sonic did the story aspect much better and more engaging as well, especially 3 and Knuckles.

[@mr.sleepyhead8401]

I hope someone makes a video covering this so this information can be more wide spread and Sega takes notice.

[@BlueRuki]

Bruh thank you for this info, I literally had no idea about any of this.

[@PudelMitFoen]

This is awesome!

[@user-vs6oe8fl3m]

How tf I didn't know about this

[@Joestar96]

I had no idea he *kills everything* when he glides into a wall

[@ravenousredbeard5414]

You need some speed and to be gliding but it is very fun and satisfying. Sadly limited to on screen only but still very powerful.

[@Spaghettaboutit]

Yeah only the Hyper variant can screen MURDER, the regular Super version can't.

[@1122markj]

I did not know this as well. Or I forgot it. I used to play as Hyper Knuckles a lot when I was a little kid.

[@knucklestheradred774]

@The Shadow Dwelling Poet knuckles is 16,sonic is 15 and tails is 8

[@knucklestheradred774]

@The Shadow Dwelling Poet I dont wanna sound weird or anything but when where you born.

[@McSteam3r]

I just had a debate over small details in games with my friend. He said they didn’t matter. I’m glad you agree that small details matter. Keep up the good work, fight the hard life, and don’t let Knuckles steal yo girl!

[@superhedgehog6447]

Man i don't get why people think sonic shouldn't have any depth in his stories or no stories at all. Its like these people want the sonic franchise to be boring

[@codered1132]

Superhedgehog 64 that’s like saying Mario shouldn’t have a proper story. Even though his stories are kinda repeated.

[@codered1132]

Leland McGuire He meant in the terms of Sonic 3 and Knuckles, it’s his “second-to-last” video he’s making on about it.

[@codered1132]

Leland McGuire so basically yeah.

[@lovestarlightgiver2402]

This is random, but the art in hidden palace zone, seems to have an Ancient Greek style to it.

[@KingoftheBashful]

Honestly, Knuckles was and still is my favorite Sonic character, and I miss when he was a cool, loner character who had ties with both Angel Island and the Emeralds and only got involved when they were in stake. Now he’s kind of a meme character that’s seen as Sonic’s angry doofus friend.

[@echidnaburger02]

Knuckles's personality peaked in Sonic Heroes

[@darthvaderdylan]

Seems like after 06, sega has given up on meaningful characterisation.

[@rainpooper7088]

thorin oakenshield With Knuckles, they gave up way earlier. Sonic X and the effect it had on the games completely screwed over the characterizations of Knuckles, Amy and Eggman.

[@speedguy8637]

King Bash, I’ve felt the same sentiment for years but at least it seems like they’ve changed his traits in Forces, even though that game just wasn’t done right. Hopefully, the modern Sonic titles significantly improve and they keep the Forces’ Knuckles attitude over the idiotic meme character you spoke of.

[@speedguy8637]

Rainpooper I just fucking hate whoever decided to make nothing more of Knuckles than a blundering idiot. The Sonic series just ruins their own lore and canon with inconsistent releases. The series is just a mess and I sincerely hope they listen to the fans and remaster Adventure because I think will help reignite its popularity.

[@normielegion1949]

So what your saying is... *the real hyper transformations where the friends we made along the way*

[@Excelsior_Espio]

@Hooty HOOT HOOT friendship is magic

[@CyberweaverVT]

@@Excelsior_Espio no No Stop

[@Excelsior_Espio]

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[@nexusetmiaouss]

@@CyberweaverVT you had to ruin everything

[@SaiyanScholar]

Just want to say how much I've appreciated these S&K videos my dude. I was around in 94 when I first played S&K. Takes me WAY BACK TO GOOD TIMES. Been following you on here for ONE WEEK. And you have my support Sir. Thank you

[@edgelord8337]

Nice channel art!

[@GameApologist]

Thanks man! Just started snooping around your channel. Definitely going to subscribe and check your stuff out, love me some Dragon Ball.

[@SaiyanScholar]

@@GameApologist amazing my dude. Thank you! Let's rock this! If you ever get time and want to join me on a video at some point, let me know! Tons of fun DB to cover! I'm on Instagram, hit me up :D

[@ChillKnuxFan201]

I'm really glad you made this. I've been a big fan of the Rad Red, ever since I got into the series. It makes total sense why someone in Knuckles' position to get tricked by Dr. Eggman, and you explained that perfectly. I also like to mention that a big part of Knuckles' character is that he's a loner. This means, by nature, Knuckles doesn't trust anyone, which is why he's quick to blame someone, he hasn't met. This has been a big part of his character since Sonic 3, as he does things mostly by himself in that game, Sonic Jam has his bio state that he's shy to girls, and his Adventure theme songs makes a big deal about how he's a loner, and that he prefer to do things by himself, "adversaries get shelved". It's one of his biggest weakness, and what I find most relatable to him. It's very possible Knuckles didn't trust Dr. Eggman in Sonic 3, either. Sure, he did believe that Sonic was the bad guy, but that doesn't mean he wasn't suspicious of Eggman too, and so he kept the Master Emerald in the HIDDEN Palace zone, so both couldn't keep their hands on it, but because Sonic made the Death Egg fall, it landed on Hidden Palace zone as we see it looming in Lava Reef Zone, which is how Dr. Eggman found it. I just hate how he's only gullible because he's "dumb" nowadays, even though Knuckles has shown to be very smart, as he was always one step ahead of Sonic throughout Sonic 3 & Knuckles. This guy has been stated as a Master Martial Artist, and world's greatest treasure hunter by Sonic himself. Dr. Eggman has tricked Sonic many times, and no one bats an eye. It's been hard to be a fan of the character when everyone always reminds you that he's not the same character I once knew. He's not a loner anymore, he doesn't guard the Master Emerald, and they don't mention him being that last of his kind. Now he's just some gullible sidekick to Sonic who has no purpose anymore. Very good video! And I hope it does well!

[@rainpooper7088]

The Chill Knuckles Fan Same, man. The way Knuckles has been handled in the past 15 years is frustrating, to say the least. Don’t know if you’ve read it, but the Japanese Sonic 3 manual explains that the reason why Knuckles went with what Eggman said was because Eggman claimed to be a scientist studying the egg that had just crashed onto his island. Due to an unspecific prophecy about a giant egg bringing destruction to his island and him never coming in contact with technology before, Knuckles thought the Death Egg was a living breathing egg that belonged to „a legendary dragon“. This dragon was later revealed to be Perfect Chaos, so Knuckles had every reason to fear for his home. Not to mention that all the Chaos Emeralds had previously disappeared, so he was really running out of options at this point. And after seeing Sonic with the Chaos Emeralds, he had no reason to question Eggman‘s tale of Sonic being an Emerald thief. However, this was the only time he actually believed Eggman without second guessing. In Triple Trouble, the second game where he co-operated with Eggman, rather than giving the Chaos Emeralds back to Eggman, he hid them in the Special Zone. He may have fought on Eggman‘s side in this game, but he clearly never trusted him, which ended up getting him caged by the end of the game. And in Sonic Adventure, he never co-operated with Eggman at all and didn’t become aggressive towards Sonic until he caught him with the green Chaos Emerald, which he mistook for an Emerald Shard. This is a misunderstanding that I can buy, since Knuckles both saw the green glowing gemstone *and* felt its energy, so thanks to poor communication and the false information Eggman gave him, it’s understandable that he got them confused. What I can’t buy is Eggman kidnapping Knuckles and then tricking him off-screen into attacking Sonic *using a machine* in Sonic Advance 2. Even if you do think he’s an idiot, that’s just bad writing. He hasn’t been tricked in the games since and the manual for Sonic Riders(: Zero Gravity?) did state that he learned from his past mistakes and doesn’t fall for Eggman’s tricks anymore. Not that he actually was all that susceptible to them in the first place, but that should be enough to shut up the people who claim he always gets tricked and never learns when canon material has clearly stated that this is not the case.

[@benvaldez7049]

Right on

[@Ando1428]

He also hid the emeralds in the master zone after knocking sonic out of super sonic. So he wasnt completely trusting of robotnik. He believed him enough to checkout the threat but was smart enough to not hand over the emeralds to someone he doesnt know.

[@ChillKnuxFan201]

@@rainpooper7088 Wow. TBH, when you said he got tricked into believing Dr. Eggman was studying an egg that fell from the sky from a prophecy, I thought it was too silly. But then you said it was a dragon like Perfect Chaos, then I took it seriously, and it blew my mind. But yeah, I'm glad there's still people who still believe Knuckles reasons made sense. I really feel like the "last of my kind" it's why I'm still a Knuckles fan. But Sonic Advance 2 especially was the worst time he got tricked. Especially since there was absolutely no reason for him to be in that game story wise. The Master Emerald wasn't even in the story, so why did he need to get tricked? They could have done something cool like have Knuckles save Sonic after a last attempt from Dr. Eggman. I'd always loved it when Knuckles cucks Sonic in the comics like that. Knuckles was the character that kept Sonic from being a mary-sue and made Sonic relatable in the process.

[@ChillKnuxFan201]

@@Ando1428 That's also a really good point.

[@searchbar83]

Sega should hire you to write Sonics official lore.

[@MeximidgeComedy]

Why? He's just reiterating lore that already is with little between the lines.

[@MeximidgeComedy]

Why? He's just reiterating lore that already is, with little between the lines in his own interpretation.

[@aguyontube3805]

Comedian Brandon Lara why he just repeated the same comment twice

[@aguyontube3805]

Comedian Brandon Lara why he just said the same thing twice

[@Icalasari]

@@MeximidgeComedy Yeah, but looking at Sonic team lately, they probably need somebody who can understand their own lore better than them

[@EpicAntos]

7:26 I never even noticed Knuckles was pointing down. I always thought he was tapping his chest for some reason

[@teosim6656]

I thought that too 😂

[@Leekodot15]

Same here!

[@nhenderson704]

Same

[@technoguyx]

I always thought it was just body expression, like him cursing Eggman for taking the emerald.

[@Mr_Gamer-Random]

Same

[@AkariNeko3131]

"You turned _PINK_ bro!" Seriously tho, I've been binging your vids as of late, and seeing your sub count double over a single week is so satisfying. You deserve it.

[@flyingphoenixcat3742]

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[@SuperZombieBros]

Oh my god I remember that video!

[@lworthy2518]

@Maximum Pink DAMN KIRBY! LAY OFF THE STERIODS, BRO!😵😂

[@whoyomommy5721]

yes

[@esasufian2660]

Flying Phoenix Cat well that was long

[@Lumpus]

All I can think of is that old “super knuckles is pink” animation lmao

[@edgelord8337]

Have I seen you before?

[@GaminatorA]

“Hey, Amy Rose. When did you get here?”

[@JP-hk6xw]

YOU TURNED *PINK* BRO

[@jolat9328]

Give me the link to the video

[@atoversl]

heh hey pretty lady would you like to go out for a drink sometime em i right guys!?

[@darkwarrior007]

Man, I thought I was the only one that "played out" certain scenes in the game. Like acting appropriately during the automated "cutscene" sections, dragging out the fight with Knuckles, stuff like that. Then this video pops up and I see the same stuff.

[@technoguyx]

I once read a comment (maybe in a Cybershell video) by a guy who always played with his brother as Sonic & Tails and they acted all the scenes. Then in Sky Sanctuary they crouched right next to Knuckles as a way to "bow" before him in respect, which I think triggers an animation telling them to move on. Talk about immersion.

[@RedTygon]

I hope one day Sega actually remember their lore lol.

[@retrofan4963]

It's sad they even forget the lore behind Sonic 3 and Knuckles :(

[@yungmuney5903]

Its because after the failure of sonic 06, dipshit journalists who know nothing of what made the series so special said that story and lore shouldn't be in a platformer.

[@bioresidentskg5025]

@@yungmuney5903 that's like saying books and movies shouldn't have a plot.

[@M3rtyville]

There is this channel called Deepest Lore which I recomment anyone checking out. It feels like Sega deliberately try to make Modern and Classic Sonic different characters from each other.

[@CoralCopperHead]

@@M3rtyville ...They literally do, they've even announced that they do.

[@gamecube-de6bm]

Knock knock. *It's knuckles*

[@smolbrendan5978]

oh no

[@1122markj]

Oh no

[@1122markj]

I bet you my "Oh no" will get more likes than your "oh no" Faker

[@IAmBottle.]

Don't let him knuck on your door, there will be two knuckle-shaped holes in your front door.

[@smolbrendan5978]

@@1122markj Faker? I think *you're* the fake echidna around here. You're comparing yourself to me... hah! You're not even good enough to be my fake.

[@sonix-artmore5548]

Man, my rad red Knuckles bein' the real chad here protecting the Master Emerald.

[@CrimsonTomb]

This is automatically my new favorite channel and is blowing the fuck out of my mind with all of the small details, I’m 16 and have been playing these games all of my life and have never noticed these touches such as the mural and knuckles in the bushes on the cover. These videos too are very inspirational. Great job man, I’ll look forward to everything you put out.

[@Malzzzy]

3:48 "Unlike Sonic who he CUCKLES" You have me dying here Nick xD

[@chip2508]

"Toot toot Knuckles warriors" Good thing I watched your CD critique yesterday, that reference would probably fly right over my head otherwise

[@ima311boy]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air. I love how you go into so much depth and detail about my all time favorite Sonic The Hedgehog game storyline. We've needed someone to talk about this for a long time. Thank you for doing so! :)

[@Ghalheart]

Awesome video, Nick! I gotta say that I love your exploration of Knuckles' character development, especially with how effective the "show, don't tell" change of heart Knuckles has right after his duel with Sonic (and right after Eggman steals the Master Emerald). If there's one bit of poetic bookend to Knuckles' transformation from antagonist to protagonist in Sonic lore that I like to share, it's that I love that Knuckles pushes a switch that opens a bridge to help you in Sky Sanctuary Zone. This is kinda important, because every time he pushed a switch during Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles beforehand, it was always to mess you up in your adventure. But when Knuckles is helping you to stop Eggman and retrieve the Master Emerald, he pushes a switch to help you enter Sky Sanctuary Zone proper. Anyways, great video! I want to watch more of your content - Sonic-related or otherwise. :D

[@GameApologist]

That's a really cool point, I never thought about that before! Thank you for the compliments as well!

[@minekraftminer]

7:25 i always imaged these specific lines when seeing that animation *HEY ROBOTNIK! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING PUT THAT DOWN!*

[@joshuadonnelly1978]

Man, I only discovered this channel a few weeks ago, but I already love it. You've helped bring me such a greater appreciation for Sonic's old school games and lore. Sonic 2 has been my favorite, but you're convincing me to give a much deeper look to Sonic 3 & Knuckles.

[@KibatheMalinois]

7:29 - 7:30 You had me dying there. Lol thanks I played this part like a 1000 times and never once did I notice him pointing downwards to the pedestal. Great vid. Also very unhappy with the way they portray Knuckles in other media, red dude deserves more respect.

[@zestyz2045]

Knuckles looks like he was dipped in Pepto Bismo

[@Hazel_TheOne]

Zesty Z Lol

[@jonesmanjones]

Bismol not bismo

[@WolfXGamerful]

Pepto Bismol & Knuckles

[@1122markj]

Pepuckles Bismuclkles & Knuckles.

[@Sewermouse]

Hey man, great work on all these videos! Keep it up!

[@edgelord8337]

I love these videos too.

[@confuzed9637]

Hello there. I wanted to mention i just recently found out about your channel and even as a non sonic fan i have to say that the content you provide is fairly interesting and even i kinda want to play the older sonic games now. So keep going!

[@SquidwardProfilePic]

Crazy how a game with a story with no words and barely any cutscenes is better than the games with stories that try their asses off.

[@nhenderson704]

This mans needz mor subz Edit: I finally got Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection to play S3 and for first time

[@edgelord8337]

Don't worry he will. Just put his videos in your library and playlist.

[@twospacedanimations5008]

D00fus R1ck dude gained like 10k in a week. People are noticing this gem

[@edgelord8337]

@@twospacedanimations5008 master emerald of a gem.

[@nhenderson704]

The only time I played s3 is on an emulator so I don’t really consider that but if y’all do then yes I have played it before I played s&k on virtual console on the Wii

[@nhenderson704]

People must notice the knuckle warriors

[@lynxfresh5214]

I said it once and I'll say it again Knux and Tails' importance in the franchise died in Heroes (thanks to an unnecessary retcon and gold bubbles). First Sega took away their transformations, then they got relegated to side characters, then they get demoted to support characters (that aren't even playable), then Knux's job as the guardian of the master emerald gets forgotten for about a decade (until Mania/Forces) and finally Tails's character development in the adventure games gets thrown out the window with "Sonic help me!" (then proceeds to be rescued by classic Sonic lol).

[@benvaldez7049]

These videos have made me appreciate sonic. Honestly, I was part of the crowd that said sonic was never good, but because of the game apologist, I just got sonic mania and now I’m hooked!

[@michaelrhett4958]

Remember. If he’s tough, likes the color red, has dreadlocks, and likes to steal ‘yo girl, That ain’t an ordinary guy That’s Knuckles “steal ‘yo girl” the Echidna!

[@SuperDeionBro]

I love these dissection videos, analyzing in depth the characters and why they matter to not only this game's story, but the greater narrative overall! You have a really neat ability to explain the significance of these seemingly one-note characters, and are able to recgonize their actions and motivations, making for a really enioyable video! I'm looking forward to your next work, Sonic or not! Keep it up, man!

[@Moss_Dude]

Here's my interpretation of knuckles' intelligence: Kinda dumb, definitely gullible, but not stupid. He doesn't really think much, and after eggman set the right mood, he just went into punch mode and tunnel visioned everything else out. After sonic beat some sense into him, and he saw what eggman was doing behind his back, he put 2 and 2 together and cleaned up the mess.

[@psgamer-0199]

Knuckles has always been my favorite character. Ever since his appearance in Sonic 3 I've been fascinated by him and then I discovered Sonic & Knuckles and that I got to play as him? It instantly became my favorite game. Then I was even more thrilled when I discovered Sonic 3 & Knuckles. I could play both my favorite games with my favorite character. It doesn't get better than that.

[@Wizthefurbo]

Dude your channel has singlehandedly made me care about sonic more than I ever would have from playing any game in the series lol your passion really shines through in these videos and I am happy you are getting the attention you deserve !

[@skrub_king]

Knuckles is my favorite Sonic character.

[@thehoodybadger3402]

I had a 15" action figure of him as a kid. The sentiment is shared.

[@cardboardfox6728]

If only they did more with him than just “hurr durr, me brain smooth.”

[@deltaflash7889]

It baffles me that they retcon knuckles super form when HE LITERALLY GUARDS THE MFING MASTER EMERALD. The dude is probably the closest character to the emeralds there is no way he wouldnt be able to go super

[@insertname8230]

Man after discovering your channel I've just been re-watching all your videos, I like how refer to your history with the subject matter, definitely deserve more subs.

[@onile425]

Fun Fact: Knuckles, alongside Sonic are the only characters who fought all four robotic Sonic copies. Silver Sonic: Sonic 2 & Knuckles 8-Bit Silver Sonic: Sonic Mania Mecha Sonic: Sonic 3 & Knuckles Metal Sonic: Knuckles' Chaotix, Sonic Mania

[@Mike14264]

I actually like that you made the "Toot toot, Sonic Warriors" your closing line, it's pretty charming 😁

[@Sly88Frye]

I'm really glad I watch this video. The way you ended things talk about how now he's for once not alone was actually pretty moving. It's awesome you can get that from a storyline where there isn't any dialogue.

[@ANoisyBroodOfFunch]

Right, super and hyper knuckles should be canon, he protected the master emerald for a long ass time and should 100% be able to tap into the emerald’s power

[@Watchtower_13]

Absolutely amazing! I've been a Sonic fan for a long time and seeing such an in-depth look at all these games reminds me just how much I love the classic series. It's such a shame how our blue blur has been treated as of late. Hoping the movie isn't a disaster and new games are finally decent for once.

[@goosimusic]

"Unlike Sonic who he chuckles" dude. i choked on my burrito for a good 3 seconds.

[@Gazing-09]

You know who I'd like to see in game one day? Chaos Knuckles.

[@jomon324]

I should not have teared up over this. (Knuckles is my favorite Sonic character) But I did. Thank you.

[@ticktock3507]

Sees video about Knuckles Me:Meh Sees "And Knuckles" in the title Me: *clicks at hyper speed*

[@conicthehedgehog9166]

Hyper nakels, mi personaje de hyper knuckles adventure favorito

[@ricardobtv4805]

Hyper Knuckles adventures me encanta en ratatin gaming

[@AspieGamer1986]

The in Sonic Mania one of Eggman's Hardboiled Heavies pulls a Robotnik taking the Master Emerald. Knuckles remembers and is like "Ah hell no i won't get tricked this time, I'm gonna stop him", and manages to succeed in doing so.

[@mrosilvR7]

Great video. Knuckles was my favorite character from day one of his introduction. Not really sure how I never noticed the details of the mosaic in the Hidden Palace.

[@KelsonArwhi]

Best line from the Sonic OVA... "I'M KNUCKLES, I'M SONIC'S *BEST FRIEND* !!"

[@GameApologist]

sigh....YEP.

[@tiredsadboi8278]

I love this channel! Your editing is amazing, I expected a half a million subbed channel with this kind of quality! You are the perfect representative of my childhood and how I see Sonic games! Subscribed and Liked, can't wait to see ALL types of your content going forward

[@SomeAfro]

KZbin has honestly been so dry of actually in-depth Sonic video essays but you have started this series and I’m here for it. Can’t wait for you to cover more Sonic games.

[@soncthehedge2671]

I like how all of the Hyper forms and Tails a super form have their own abilities

[@nummnutz7046]

I like to imagine when knuckles grows old, he will look back at the damage the island sustained. He’d recall how upset he was after sonic came through tearing the place up. But, then he’d think how that’s not really true. Then, he’d look at the same bits of damage with a slight smile, recalling the splendid memories of old.

[@ericblackwell70]

Knuckles whacking sonic through the paper was hilarious, imaging trying to read something only to have a fist fly through it 😂

[@itsthelaw940]

Sonic deserved it too lol. He literally sucker punches Knuckles for no reason in the page before that one, that’s why Knuckles was pissed in the first place.

[@itsthelaw940]

The Archie version of Knuckles is the best version of him period. Not only is he the most powerful version of Knuckles, but he’s the most sensible and interesting version of the character.

[@Furluge]

8:12 - Come to think of it Knuckles could very easily see that art as Robotnik fighting against and evil spikey fire monster. The Death Egg might be Knuckles going, "It's the savior of prophecy!"

[@tlayor9832]

Something You didn't talk about is how in the prophecy, it looks like robotnik is protecting the emerald

[@GameApologist]

I didnt even notice that for myself, good eye!

[@angrymushroom26]

And I can use my whirling fists like wheels... and my feet like feet! This killed me

[@GenWorldTV]

I just spent past few days and watched these Sonic videos, im a fan and im gonna be checking out all your other content. This is golden stuff chief!

[@1dayago843]

10:13 The moment you said "come out the other side" I farted

[@Furluge]

3:19 - - But you're showing the can of worms right behind Penders. AHHH! BURN IT WITH FIRE!

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

Knuckles is one of my favorite Sonic characters of all time. I always had fun gliding around and climbing walls while playing as him back on the Genesis/Mega Drive. Oh, such good times.

[@MaskedMike]

7:24 OH! So Knuckles was pointing down and telling Eggman to return the Master Emerald? I always just assumed he was playing the air guitar

[@antiseize11]

🤣🤣🤣🤣💀

[@SeekerLancer]

I'm glad to hear you really take a deep dive into this game. I consider it one of the best games of its console generation but it's often overlooked while Nintendo titles are held on a pedestal.

[@greenhxify]

As a knuckles main I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing your views on the topic because not enough people talk about it.

[@thatonedude2159]

That thumbnail is really something

[@KairuHakubi]

Spending a lot of time looking at the palette-errored shoes. Seems odd his socks had to be tied to the HUD color, but even odder when those odd olive green patches appear on the toes... Oh and, yeah, meaningful.. stuff.. tbh the oddest thing about Knux to me is he has this whole stoic protector thing, but he also cackles like a villain in your encounters, leading everyone to think he was just evil until we got the full story.

[@denzen8370]

It's amazing how no words but instead just a little imagination and interpretation can do to make a great story thanks man keep up the good work

[@kavehgaming546]

Your a good boy

[@denzen8370]

@@kavehgaming546 thank you

[@kavehgaming546]

@@denzen8370 i love you could you tell me where are you from?

[@denzen8370]

@@kavehgaming546 no I'm not interested

[@bananaboyybeans1159]

everyone: turns yellow knuckles: uNliKe sONic I doNT -chuckle- gO yeLLow iD raTHeR fLeX mY -muscles- gEndEr equAliTY

[@Night-Lord]

“Unlike Sonic I don’t chuckle” *Literally chuckles in his first appearance*

[@onile425]

"There is a giant ball of metal, which would be a major red flag, there's a forest fire, robots everywhere, and this carnival that popped up for no reason... again, major red flag" Ahahahaha. Iove this line.

[@TVP_SnowyAuroraZ]

5:23 - "This Sparkling Rat Is the reason I'm Here, and now. He's coming for you." Me: no please don't... 7:29 - "Put dat thing where it came from before i aaa" Me: Calm down, Knuckles.

[@2097xl]

When I first saw that animation I thought knuckles was strumming a guitar

[@TVP_SnowyAuroraZ]

Oof, I don't think he's strumming a Guitar.

[@jmiester25]

You know it's embarrassing when Sonic 3 and Knuckles tells a better story of rivalry and forgiveness than fuckin Batman v Superman.

[@jaredlord4009]

Knuckles is not just one of my favorite, if not THE favorite Sonic Characters, he's also one of the most important video game characters in my life. Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut that's several pages of me writing, talking about my life and history, and much longer than a KZbin comment.

[@GameApologist]

I feel you, dude. Whole reason I went on these crazy tangents for this one game.

[@Enizax]

RIP Game apologist, I just discovered your channel and in-depth analysis of one of my favorite video game trilogies and now you're on your merry way out... It was fun while it lasted... Jokes aside, really looking forward to your next work!

[@supersmashbro596]

i have a theory: mecha sonic was sent ahead of eggman to angel island to trick knuckles into thinking sonic was the villain. when sonic arrives, he clearly mistook sonic for mecha sonic, whom eggman was able to convince him was the mastermind of the robots appearing and such. all of which is false, but knuckles doesn't know any better. he lived most of his life without socializing. so yeah the first time, he could be fooled. also id like to think knuckles is socially awkward once made part of sonics team. decades of isolation cant be good for socializing.

[@schwarzerritter5724]

Eggman did not plan to crash land on Angel Island and Eggman did not know Knuckles was even there. But it is totally reasonable Eggman used Mecha Sonic to frame Sonic after he made contact with Knuckles. Originally, Knuckles probably just tolerated Eggman's presence as long as it takes to fix the Death Egg.

[@supersmashbro596]

@@schwarzerritter5724 that was kinda what i was saying. mecha sonic is what eggman used to manipulate knuckles. as in, he frames sonic with mecha sonic.

[@sonicthehedgehog9727]

@@supersmashbro596 Interesting theory. Maybe knuckles' story was an epilogue. That's pretty smart.

[@supersmashbro596]

@@sonicthehedgehog9727 knuckles story IS the epilogue. i mean, the island is still floating, sky sanctuary is basically destroyed and theres no death egg.

[@corpsemachine6949]

Stop telling my business

[@ericb8046]

Sonic; is blue tails; is yellow knuckles; is red ........ Me; primary colors unlocked. the colors of all colors, without, we crumble.

[@Youaveragecountryhumansfan]

Isn’t Tails orange?

[@malcolmboddie237]

Clicked as soon as I saw this, you’re a damn good content creator. Never stop 👍

[@waterlegend72]

I fucking love your content man No seriously, its great. Keep doing what you doing. I hope 2020 is a successful year for you man.

[@FilmColossus]

This was really well done.

[@Nel_Annette]

Make him glowy pink, make his head-noodles longer, THAT's all I want from Super/Hyper Knuckles. Just the way he looked in the Archie comics.

[@GameApologist]

Honestly he looked pretty dope in the comics

[@itsthelaw940]

The Hyper Knuckles art from the cover of Sonic Select #2 is the best official art of Hyper Knuckles imo. He just looks so cool, I wish he was canon to the mainline games

[@guttsu]

Damn, you put more thought into this character than SEGA. Love these videos and your nerding out, it's so fun and genuine.

[@shonen991]

True. the Mural only shows eggman and sonic fighting for the master emerald. Never who is the bad guy. It makes sense that Knuckles wouldn't know which is which. Great video.

[@kingovhartz1148]

This joint almost made me cry bro 🥹😂. Be safe everyone and have a good one. This video was amazing man even though it was years later, it’s still incredible thank you. ❤️☺️🫡

[@ratfink2079]

I miss when Knuckles was cool, at least the boom cartoon makes him funny.

[@cessmaga5873]

He still sucks

[@AcrezulDragogen]

Super Knuckles: *flashes pink* Hyper Knuckles: *literally just flashes pink faster and has afterimages*

[@AcrezulDragogen]

Wow thanks for the heart!

[@ultimate_pawnch]

The Monsters Inc reference was perfect.

[@g-chanthesage79]

It says that Knuckles doesn't chuckle in his theme song yet that's literally the first thing he does when he's introduced

[@ChillKnuxFan201]

I'm sure they didn't meant for us to take it literally. We can say it as he means business compared to Sonic.

[@alejandroarroyo5124]

El llon tenía razón, hyper knuckles is real

[@bendito247]

Keep up the great content dude! Came here from the algorithm the other day, but love your videos. You’re like Cybershell but more energetic lol.

[@dummyGoat]

Ratatin gaming referens

[@Wolfman7870]

Watching inane rants on obscure childhood memories is the real value of KZbin.

[@GMaster4308]

0:51 Whoa wait, what? Back up, back up... you can _skip_ the Super transformation?

[@jackhumphries1087]

Yea, you just collect the seven chaos emeralds before the end of launch base, and then just don’t try to glide with more than 50 rings, and finally enter the giant ring near the start of mushroom hill and proceed with the run as normal, collecting the super emeralds along the way

[@GMaster4308]

@@jackhumphries1087 Oh. Huh.

[@jcluttrell]

Best video yet! Love the humor sprinkled in, found myself chuckling several times throughout the video. Keep it up!!

[@PlayDANMAKU]

Vine por Ratatin gaming

[@imagine823]

Super Sonic: exists Knuckles: I’m bout to end this mans whole career.

[@BreninWatson]

A sonic KZbinrs trending, never thought I’d see the day 😭😂

[@MustacheMaster]

They did knuckles really well In the movie